Man jumps off Sichuan building, hits woman on street

In a tragic sequence of events, a man from Lanzhou, Sichuan province who had committed suicide by jumping off the 28th floor of a building hit a woman who was walking on the street below.According to Sina News, the woman sustained serious injuries and is now in critical condition at a local hospital.One resident who knew the male victim said that he’d been in a serious car accident about a year ago. ”He is a father of two, the youngest being just four years old. The family has no financial issues and they live in harmony. Last Spring Festival, however, he’d been in a car accident and suffered severe burns.”Sadly enough, this isn’t the first case of its kind in China. In 2013, a woman visiting Shenzhen was taking a walk when she was struck by a suicidal man who’d jumped from a building.By Tanto Chen[Images via: Sina]

What to do if someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide:– Do not leave the person alone– Remove any sharp objects, alcohol, drugs or firearms that could be used in a suicide attempt– Take the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional– Call the following hotlines for help: Lifeline Shanghai: 021-6279-8990 (English speakers; 10am – 10pm daily); HopeLine: 4001619995 (Chinese speakers; 24/7 toll-free access)